Kuf Knotz is one of todays fastest emerging alternative artists. No musical territory goes unexplored when it comes to Kuf and it is this attitude that has led him to open for top acts - Ms Lauryn Hill, The Wailers, Robert Glasper, The Roots, Common, g-love , Kabaka Pyramid,  Robert Randolph, Arrested Development, Inspectah Deck, Steel Pulse, RISING APPALACHIA, Zac Deputy, Josh Ritter, B.O.B, Bone Thugs & Harmony, yellowman , Soulive , Easy Star Allstars & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.   ​ Kuf Knotz pushes the boundaries of hip-hop. “My music’s always had a pretty broad spectrum as far as influences go,” he says. “It feels really natural to blend genres. I’ve always just felt that music is music.”  Inspired to take his own indie-progressive style to the next level, Kuf began work on a collection of upbeat, feel-good music. “I felt like it was important and it was needed in hip-hop,” Kuf says. Armed with his songs, he headed for Amsterdam.​ The change of scenery allowed him to focus on A Positive Light (2015) his first album in more than three years — Kuf teamed with artists in The Netherlands who added live production & vocals to The Album.  ​ Originally based in Philadelphia Kuf Knotz relocated to New York in 2012 for 2 years before heading to Europe.  Most recent update - Kuf has returned from The Netherlands living in Philadelphia and is in finishing up a NEW ALBUM.!

Redbeard Samurai is a conservatory trained composer and lyricist. His raps and sultry R&B inspired melodies glide over jazz infused hip-hop instrumentals.